The production will premiere at Unicorn Theatre (7 Feb – 9 Mar), and then play at Talawa Studio in Croydon (14 – 29 Mar & 21 – 31 May) before embarking on a UK tour.
Casting has now been confirmed Unicorn Theatre and Talawa Theatre Company have announced casting for Cassiopeia Berkeley-Agyepong’s Home Song.
Starring in this new show will be: Amina Gichinga (ABBA Voyage, O2) as Mother and Halle Brown (The Crucible, National Theatre / Gielgud Theatre) as Adwoa.
Home Song follows young Adwoa and her mum as they embark on a journey to find the true meaning of home, from the bustling streets of Kumasi to the vibrant heart of London. With lively, upbeat percussion and shared teachings of new rhythms, the production also incorporates sensory games and activities, as well as a free playtime at the end.
Cassiopeia Berkeley-Agyepong (In the Deep, Almeida Theatre) is known for her innovative storytelling and integration of music into theatre. Talking about the show she said: “Home Song was inspired by the journey taken by my Grandma and Auntie in 1964, a story of migration shared by families across the UK. It’s been joyous to invite local families and nursery groups to share in our creation of the piece, and I’m most looking forward to the moments in the show where families are invited to sing together, as well as welcoming babies to their first experience of theatre—a musical playground
where they’re free to explore and play!”
The show will feature: designs by Ruth Badila, lighting design by Aisha Oyedepo, movement and puppetry direction by Aimee Louise Bevan and puppet making by Olivia Raconzer and Emily Wright.
To book tickets visit: https://www.unicorntheatre.com/events/home-song